In December 1778 Marie Antoinette had a #RoyalBaby. She was required to give birth in public to ensure a transparent succession. Hundreds of courtiers were present. 2 people climbed on furniture to get a better view.Such an appalling experience that the king banned public birth

As well as the strange tweets, congratulations flooded in for the royal couple. Now the world waits for the pair to appear on the steps of the Lindo Wing with their new arrival – it can only get weirder.